About the Australasian Shoveler
The Australasian shoveler is a species of dabbling duck in the genus Spatula. It ranges from 46 to 53 cm. It lives in heavily vegetated swamps. In Australia it is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. They occur in southwestern and southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. The male has a blue-grey head with a vertical white crescent in front of the eyes.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Spatula rhynchotis |
| Species Codes | aussho1, AUSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australasian Shoveler belong to?
The Australasian Shoveler (Spatula rhynchotis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Australasian Shoveler?
The Australasian shoveler is a species of dabbling duck in the genus Spatula. It ranges from 46 to 53 cm. It lives in heavily vegetated swamps. In Australia it is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. They occur in southwestern and southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealan...
Where can I report a Australasian Shoveler sighting?
You can log sightings of Australasian Shoveler on eBird (ebird.org) using species code aussho1, or on iNaturalist.
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